Join Karen and Helen in a very special wildlife-friendly garden, alongside the River Sprint just outside Kendal. We'll start with some simple warm-up exercises (optional) and then you'll be free to explore this magical plot and woodland paths. If you haven't been before you're in for a treat....You may even see a fairy tea party!
There is an amazing old barn (with tables and chairs/tea and coffee) available for our use too.
The focus is always on the joyful process rather than the finished result, so there's no obligation to share and compare your sketches and doodles!
You'll discover how sketching in nature can help to bring calm into our busy lives.
Places are limited so please don't hesitate to book!
Suitable for all abilities from beginners to accomplished artists.
'Green sketching is a tool for slowing down and seeing nature’s beauty. It combines the benefits of mindfulness, nature connection and creativity in one simple, affordable activity. The quality of your sketch is irrelevant. It’s the looking and noticing that matters.' Dr Ali Foxon, Creator of the Green Sketching movement
We will provide:
A variety of art materials to play with
Optional drawing exercises to warm up, plus tips and guidance
Small sketch books to purchase for £1 if required
What to bring:
Clothing and shoes suitable for the weather(sun hat/waterproofs?) and for walking on uneven ground.
Small sketchbook (if you have one), pencil and/or drawing pen
A light folding chair or stool if you prefer not to stand too long whilst drawing
Drinks and snacks/lunch (Hot drinks available for a donation in the barn.)
Meeting Place
The exact meeting place will be shared after you've booked your place.
Your Hosts
This event will be led by Karen Bentley-Brown and Helen Pateman
Karen is a business and wellbeing coach, founder of Simply Repair South Lakes and Future Fixers CIC and a Green Sketch Ambassador. She has a passion for connecting people with nature and with themselves. She loves to share her experiences of sketching nature, journalling and mindful mending.
Helen is an artist, maker and cook. She is the co-founder of Kendal People's Cafe and passionate about helping to create a kinder, greener, fairer world.
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